Jag, Claudius

Based on Robert Graves epic novels about the decline of Roman civilisation in the first century AD, this award-winning drama redefined the boundaries of television when it was broadcast in 1976.
Jack Pulmans brilliant script conveys the unrelenting depravity during the reigns of the four Emperors who succeeded Julius Caesar: Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, and Claudius. The star-studded cast includes Derek Jacobi as Claudius, John Hurt as Caligula and Brian Blessed as Augustus. (TheTVDB)

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A very paranoid old Claudius, emperor of Rome, nears the end of his life commences to write his familys history. The Sybil had forseen that his story will be found in 1900 years (now).
The memoir begins before his birth, during the rule of Augustus. Augustus is married to the beautiful treacherous...

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Waiting in the Wings
1976-09-27

Waiting in the Wings 1976-09-27

Ten years has past. Finally, Agrippas favors is not needed any more, and Livia poisons him. Livia forces Tiberius to divorce his wife and marry Julia. Unfortunately the marriage is quite bad. Tiberius favourite brother, Drusus, gets injured in battle and dies in care of Livias doctor (probably...

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What Shall We Do About Claudius?
1976-10-04

What Shall We Do... 1976-10-04

Determine to see Tiberius, her exciled son, become emperor, Livia uses blackmail and murder to eliminate rivals and end his banishment. Livia, one by one, kills off Julias son, starting with Gaius. Rome is forseen to fall and Claudius destined to protect it. Julia begins to suspect Livias part...

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Poison is Queen
1976-10-11

Poison is Queen 1976-10-11

Claudius studies a lot at the library and learns that both his father and grandfather was poisoned caused by their wish to reclaim the republic. By one of the historians at the library he gets good advice, to keep his studder and play the fool, advice that would keep him alive. Postumus reveals...

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Some Justice
1976-10-18

Some Justice 1976-10-18

Claudius, now a father, tells his brother, Germanicus, of what Postumus told him, about Livias evil plots. Augustus visits Postumus on his desert island. When Augustus hear of Livias crimes he changes his will, favoring Postumus in order to prevent Tiberius to get the throne. Augustus realizes...

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Queen of Heaven
1976-10-25

Queen of Heaven 1976-10-25

Germanicus, Claudius brother is poisoned and dies. Piso is accused of murder (of Germanicus) and treason. Tiberius with help by the commander of the gard, Sejanus, tries to protect Piso. Piso reveals he has letters showing Tiberius involvment, threatening the emperor. Sejanus takes care of the...

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Reign of Terror
1976-11-01

Reign of Terror 1976-11-01

As Tiberiuss chief advisor, Sejanus rules Rome with an iron hand, moving himself toward the throne. Meanwhile, an aged Livia asks to meet with Claudius.

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Zeus, By Jove!
1976-11-08

Zeus, By Jove! 1976-11-08

Livillas passion for Sejanus brings his Reign of Terror to a horrific climax.

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Hail Who?
1976-11-15

Hail Who? 1976-11-15

Caligula takes over as Emperor. At first he is hailed as a savior. But eventually the monster is revealed.

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Fool's Luck
1976-11-22

Fool's Luck 1976-11-22

Caligulas behavior becomes more and more erratic. Claudius works hard to control him but a conspiracy is growing among the soldiers. How can they rid themselves of their mad Emperor? And who will replace him?

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A God in Colchester
1976-11-29

A God in Colchester 1976-11-29

Claudius has been appointed Emperor by the Praetorian Guard. He quickly proves himself capable of handling the role. But danger lurks in his own household.

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Old King Log
1976-12-06

Old King Log 1976-12-06

Messalinas behaviour becomes ever more outrageous and it seems that Claudius is the only one who is unaware of this.